SKV Premier teams are formed by age, ability, tryouts, and have assigned coaches. Teams will practice twice a week and play games in Kansas City on the weekends (depending upon the level of competitiveness and league enrolled).
U18-U19 Elite Competition: U8-U12 teams participate in Heartland League. U13-U19 boys can try out for National Academy League (NAL) teams, while girls have the opportunity to join Development Player League (DPL) teams.
Specialized Training: Premier players can participate in exclusive mini-clinics led by Sporting KC’s professional coaching and training staff.
Coaching Development: Premier coaches work directly with Sporting KC’s staff throughout the year, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience.
Proven Curriculum: Coaches have access to Sporting KC’s approved training curriculum, integrating top-tier methodologies into their sessions.
SKC Academy Affiliate Benefits: Players and coaches can take part in exclusive training, tournaments, and special events reserved for Academy Affiliates.
Inside Access: Premier coaches can visit the Sporting KC training center at Swope Park, attend professional team practices, and observe top-level coaching in action.
Our goal is to form teams with players who have similar abilities and experience at the same level of play. ID Sessions, age group evaluations and tryouts will be used to determine a team’s make up, from year to year. SKV Coaches are evaluated and assigned by our Director of Coaching to best match their individual credentials, experience, and strengths.
Sporting Kaw Valley offers two different types of competitive/ premier teams (“Local” and “United” based teams) for both male and female soccer players. Local teams are generally for U8-U9 age groups. For United teams, players will practice in two locations to make travel fair for all players.
Our intention is to field at least one “United” team in every age group from U10-U19 in the both the Boys & Girls Premier Divisions. Multiple teams will be formed at every level where there are enough players.
ID Sessions are open to any player from any club and will begin the last week of March.
Age group evaluations are open to any player from any club and will begin the last week of March or early April.
Tryouts will be held in June after State Cup to complete team formation.
SKV Elite Boys teams have joined the National Academy League (NAL). As a club we strive to improve and offer our players the opportunity to compete at a higher level and provide a platform for our players to showcase their development and talent. The NAL gives us the opportunity to compete with some of the top regional clubs as well as give our players another pathway for development. U13 and U14 Elite Boys teams will be participating in the fall/spring, and the U15-U19 Elite Boys team will play in the Spring.
Sporting Kaw Valley Elite girls teams have joined the DPL Open League with the intention on playing at the top Regional and National level providing elite compeition and exposure for our players. Our U13-14 Elite teams will participate in DPL in the fall/ spring. U15-U19 Elite teams will play in the fall.
Age Groups | U8 (2018) - U19 (2007) |
Genders | Boys & Girls |
Coaching Staff | Paid Licensed Coaches |
Fall Season | August – November |
Winter Season | November – February |
Spring Season | February – May |
Practices | 3x/week during the Fall & Spring seasons |
Winter Practices | 1-2/week during the winter |
Goalkeeper Practices | 1x/week during the Fall & Spring seasons |
League Play | NAL, DPL, Heartland Soccer League |
Tournaments | 2 during Fall & Spring seasons |
Player Evaluations | Fall & Spring seasons |
Birth Year | Age |
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2007 | U19 |
2008 | U18 |
2009 | U17 |
2010 | U16 |
2011 | U15 |
2012 | U14 |
2013 | U13 |
2014 | U12 |
2015 | U11 |
2016 | U10 |
2017 | U9 |
2018 | U8 |
U8-U10 (2018-2016) Heartland 7v7 teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $1,200
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
10 month payment plan included
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
U11-U12 (2015-2014) Heartland 9v9 Teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $1,400
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
10 month payment plan included
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
U13 (2013)-U15 (2011-8th grade) | Heartland 11v11 teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $2,000
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
10 month payment plan included
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
U13 (2013)-U15 (2011-8th grade) | NAL/DPL 11v11 teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $2,150
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
10 month payment plan included
The following are included in your fees:
Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
Coaching Fees
Field Rental (Fall/Winter/Spring)
Administrative & Operating Costs
PlayMetrics Registration Platform
Fall & Spring Local League (NAL/DPL)
In-State Tournaments (2/fall; 2/spring)
Team Practices (2/week)
Technical Practices (1/week)
Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
Goalkeeper Training
VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
IDP - Player evaluation
SKV Player Development program
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. Teams may also partcipate in Heartland which will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
High School U15 (2011-9th grade) - U19 (2007) Heartland League 11 v 11 teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $1250
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
6 month payment plan included
High School Girls (August - February)
High School Boys (November - May)
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
High School U15 (2011-9th grade) - U19 (2007) | NAL/DPL 11v11 teams
Acceptance Fee: $250
Remaining Fees: $1400
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
6 month payment plan included
High School Girls (August - February)
High School Boys (November - May)
The following are included in your fees:
Player Carding & Registration with KSYSA
Coaching Fees
Field Rental (Fall/Winter OR Winter/Spring)
Administrative & Operating Costs
PlayMetrics Registration Platform
Fall OR Spring Local League (NAL / DPL)
In-State Tournaments (2/fall OR 2/spring)
Team Practices (2/week)
Technical Practices (1/week)
Winter Indoor Training (1-2 nights/week)
Goalkeeper Training
VEO Game recording - 2 per season minimum
IDP - Player evaluation
SKV Player Development program
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte. Teams may also partcipate in Heartland which will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
U8-U15 (2018-2011 8th grade)
Acceptance Fee: $200
Remaining Fees: $799
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
10 month payment plan included
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.
High School U15-U19 (2011-9th grade-2007)
Acceptance Fee: $200
Remaining Fees: $649
Payment Options:
Pay in full - Receive 3% discount
7 month payment plan included
High School Girls (August - February)
High School Boys (November - May)
The following are included in your fees:
Coaches have the opportunity to attend more than two tournaments per season. In that case, those tournaments will be billed a la carte.
Winter league and tournaments are not included in Club Fees.
Club Fees do not include uniforms.